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If problems in harvesting process are resolved, yield can be doubled.

Says international cooperation in these areas will mitigate power crisis.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index plummets 159 points.

Says going on strike will not help secure a larger gas quota.

PPP is working on fossil fuels, alternative energy projects simultaneously.

Demand has dropped only 30% despite massive shutdowns: SNGPL.

Asks govt to hire independent consultant to assess its feasibility.

State Bank underscores need for fundamental reforms, particularly in energy sector.

Senator Baloch is a leader of PPP and was a close associate of Benazir Bhutto.

Seek abolition of excise duty, initiation of mega projects.

Officials decide to approach finance ministry.

Announces $100m aid for various development projects.

World Bank arm to invest $500m annually.

Steel-melting units will pay Rs7 per unit of electricity consumed.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index down 28 points.

Consul General says investors can make Malaysia their ‘second home’.

Conversely, petroleum ministry recommends issuance of marketing licences.

Conceived as the ultimate disintermediator, the company serves as little more than a subsidy conduit.

Largest CNG association APCNGA holds protests in federal capital.

Western companies now routinely tailor products or marketing campaigns for the Chinese market.

Renewables will create at least four million jobs just in the electricity sector in rural areas of developing world.

Hackers managed to steal the passwords in latest hack. Company suggests users change their passwords.

Asha 306 to have a touch screen, Wi-Fi and will cost around Rs7,000.

Programme aims to encourage Pakistan’s academia to develop economic policies.

Exporters say potato is not infected with any disease.

Sindh’s banana production has declined due to floods in 2011.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index gains 38 points.

Asks government to reduce the tax rate to 0.25%.

Housewife operates international business dealing in textiles, jewellery.

Both parties issue statements a day before the meeting .

Even Sub-Saharan Africa grew 50% faster than Pakistan, say experts.

Dhaka will have to hold negotiations with project member countries.

MoUs include Tarbela-Islamabad supply, Special Economic Zone in Zulfikarabad, de-silting canals, barrages in Sindh.

Facebook shares have fallen 32 percent since the IPO.

Trade corridor connecting Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul, planned to become functional this year.

Strong demand, falling stocks led to rate increase.

SECP amends transfer deed to remove hurdles in way of cash dividend.

Project to be implemented by SSGC; will improve gas supply.

KSE’s benchmark 100-share index closes down 50 points.

Electricity production expected to improve gradually.

Cotton, sugarcane and rice growers delay kharif crop sowing as the water levels in Punjab’s rivers stay low.

Sindh to keep pumps open despite call by apex body.

All Pakistan Textile Mills, Independent Power Producers Advisory Council, and fertiliser manufacturers teamed up.

Suggests time limit, restriction on foreign firms holding major stake in local concerns.

Indian High Commissioner says delay will affect not just business community but also common people.

CNG association members announced their plan to stage nation-wide indefinite strike from mid-night.

Environment Minister Tony Burke says GVK must work with national authorities to secure approval for the project.

European Union foreign policy chief to meet Khar and Gilani today.

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